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Downtown VZ plan calls for signal changes, intersection upgrades, 20 mph speed limit
The downtown High Crash Area experiences the highest overall number of severe crashes citywide in the city.
February 10, 2022
Despite NIMBY pushback to Wood PBL plan, LaSpata says the bikeway is moving forward
Some residents and merchants along Wood Street are trying the overturn the participatory budgeting vote for a two-way protected bike lane on Wood Street, but Ald. LaSpata says the project is moving ahead.
February 8, 2022
After recent deaths, Edison Park residents push for safety upgrades on Touhy, NW Highway
Last month the Edison Park community council launched a petition for safety upgrades to Northwest Highway, and the January death of Richard Haljean has renewed calls for traffic cameras on Touhy.
February 3, 2022
Bryn Mawr protected bike lanes on ballot in 39th Ward participatory budgeting election
Bike lanes along Bryn Mawr avenue are among several road safety proposals on the 39th ward participatory budget ballot.
January 26, 2022
Residents elect Granville bike lanes, city caves to pressure from drivers and shelves them
If CDOT had more imagination, they would install traffic diverters on Granville to discourage driving and make biking safer and more comfortable.
January 21, 2022
Neighbors give a thumbs-up to Leland Greenway plan, including possible raised bike lane
CDOT held its second public meeting on the Leland Greenway. The proposed design for the greenway was presented and members of the public are encouraged to submit feedback over the next two weeks.
January 19, 2022
Fulton and Randolph are now rezoned as people-friendly Pedestrian Streets
Two additional Chicago roadways were designated as P-Streets last week when the City Council approved rezoning of parts of Fulton and Randolph street in the West Loop.
January 16, 2022
The lows and highs of Chicagoland’s 2021 transportation news
It's likely 2022 will bring even more advocacy and direction action around sustainable transportation, and necessary and robust responses from city and state transportation officials.
January 7, 2022
Dozens of advocates protested Halsted bike lane removal for Amazon warehouse turn lane
Cycling and environmental justice advocates showed up to protest the removal of part of one of the Halsted Street bike lanes to make room for a turn lane for a new Amazon warehouse in Bridgeport.
December 30, 2021
Deadly Lakefront Trail crash highlights need for better protection of path users
In light of a recent deadly car crash just inches from the Lakefront Trail, more should be done to protect trail users.
December 17, 2021
